Senior Equipment Operator - Lead Equipment Operator

Maryland Environmental Service•Claysville, MD
•$52,744 - $79,782•Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior or Lead Equipment Operator at our Montgomery County Oaks Landfill located in Derwood, MD. This position provides mainly commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations. Responsibilities also include operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.

Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard high school or GED.
  • 3-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
  • Proficiency with at least two types of heavy equipment.
  • Working knowledge of essential maintenance checks on multiple types of equipment.
  • Ability to work independently to execute job tasks.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
  • Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

  • Commercial driving experience.
  • Experience operating walking floor trailers.

Responsibilities

  • Operating heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, and forklifts.
  • Commercial driving services for MES clients at various field locations.
  • Performing essential maintenance checks on multiple types of equipment including accessing compartments, hydraulic fluid levels, engine oil, coolant, and grease points.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match
  • Paid vacation
  • Personal leave
  • Sick leave
  • Eleven paid holidays per year
  • Tuition assistance
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